Born Sept. 29, 1935, he joined the Navy in his teenage years and was a veteran of the Korean War. Louis was a lifelong bricklayer and entrepreneur retiring from his last business, Maplewood Construction, in 1997. He was an avid hunter, tractor collector, member of Quarry Masonic Lodge #382 and Brecksville Chapter O.E.S 537.

Memorial service will be held Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. at Herrington Bethel United Methodist Church, 4009 Arbor Road NE, Mechanicstown, OH 44651. If desired, donations in memory of Louis can be made to the Herrington Methodist Church.